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We must pray, Pope says after Israel strikes Qatar
Israel’s attack on Qatar is “very serious news”, Pope Leo said, as he confirmed he had not been able to contact the Holy Family parish in Gaza. Source: The Tablet.
Catholic sector backs creation of national agency
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed federal Education Minister Jason Clare’s announcement that the Albanese Government will create a new national agency to improve coordination across Australia’s education system.
Giving children a voice in safeguarding
This National Child Protection Week (September 7-13), Parramatta Diocese has launched a new Child Safe Resources Hub and appointed a counsellor to provide additional support for children, families and parishes. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Father honours father ‘with labour of love’
Fr Frank Brennan SJ said it was “a particular joy for the family” to see his late father, Sir Gerard Brennan, honoured with the launch of a two-volume collection of Sir Gerard’s articles and speeches. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Festival to offer pilgrims workshops, plenaries and prayer experiences
Australian Catholic Youth Festival organisers say the event will features a mix of favourites and new elements for pilgrims. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Maronite centre ‘affirms that every life is worthy’
The Teresa Centre, an emerging ministry of MaroniteCare, hosted a luncheon in Sydney last week, celebrating the centre’s mission to support women navigating postnatal challenges, unexpected pregnancies and parenting with compassion and dignity. Source: Maronite Eparchy.
Catholics invited to contribute to spiritual bouquet
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his 70th birthday on Sunday, September 14, and to mark this occasion, Catholics are invited to contribute to a spiritual bouquet and pray for the Pope and his intentions. Source: OSV News.
Feast days set for new saints
The Catholic Church will commemorate the liturgical memorial of St Carlo Acutis on October 12 and of St Pier Giorgio Frassati on July 4. Source: CNA.
Cardinal to celebrate Latin Mass in St Peter’s Basilica
United States Cardinal Raymond Burke will celebrate a special Traditional Latin Mass in St Peter’s Basilica on October 25 in a return to a prior custom, suspended since 2022, of an annual pilgrimage of Catholics devoted to the Latin Mass. Source: National Catholic Register.